What horse racing was on 26 August 2023?

58 races across 8 meetings were run on 26 August 2023: Cartmel (7 races), Curragh (8 races), Goodwood (7 races), Killarney (8 races), Newmarket (7 races), Redcar (8 races), Windsor (6 races) and York (7 races). That is Cartmel, Goodwood, Newmarket, Redcar, Windsor and York in Great Britain; Curragh and Killarney in Ireland. KTB's archive covers British, Irish and French racing; every result and every runner from these meetings is on this page.

What was the going at each meeting on 26 August 2023?

Cartmel: Soft (Turf); Curragh: Good (Turf); Goodwood: Soft (Turf); Killarney: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Redcar: Good To Firm (Turf); Windsor: Good To Firm (Turf); York: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 26 August 2023?

Outright favourites won 18 of 54 on 26 August 2023 (33.3%); joint favourites won 1 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £54.00 and returned £45.12 — a loss of £8.88. Across every race in KTB's archive, outright favourites win 34.2% of the time (96,834 of 283,117 favourites, as at 3 October 2026). The biggest-priced winner was Ron O (GB) at 22/1 in the 6:00 Host & Stay Handicap at Redcar (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 26 August 2023?

The feature race was the 2:40 William Hill Celebration Mile Stakes (Group 2) (Group 2) at Goodwood, won by Angel Bleu (FR) (9/2).

What time was the first race on 26 August 2023?

The first race was the 1:30 British EBF 40th Anniversary Fillies' Restricted Novice Stakes at Goodwood; the last was the 8:00 Watch Race Replays On racingtv.com Handicap at Redcar.

Racing Results

Saturday 26 August 2023

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58 races were run across 8 meetings on 26 August 2023: Cartmel, Curragh, Goodwood, Killarney, Newmarket, Redcar, Windsor and York.

Cartmel Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:15 Hadwins Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f 46y · 12 ran
1. 11. Duleek Street (IRE)15/8 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: John C McConnell
2. 29. City Vaults (GB)9/2
3. 32. Lightening Company (IRE)7/2
2:50 Fitzdares Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 1f 61y · 4 ran
1. 14. Glory And Honour (IRE)9/4Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Jonathan England · T: Sam England
2. 25. Post No Bills (IRE)6/5 fav
3. 32. Cardamon Hill (IRE)10/3
3:25 Molson Coors Cengiz Sadik Memorial Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 107y · 7 ran
1. 12. Fairlawn Flyer (GB)7/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Peter Bowen
2. 21. Motion In Limine (IRE)12/1
3. 34. Lights Are Green (IRE)7/2
4:00 Fitzdares Cartmel Cup Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 1f 46y · 10 ran
1. 13. Young Merlin (IRE)9/2Won by a length · J: Jack Quinlan · T: Amy Murphy
2. 210. Very Excellent (IRE)40/1
3. 36. Well Educated (IRE)15/2
4. 88. Calevade (IRE)7/2 fav
4:36 Bowness Bay Brewing Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 1f 46y · 10 ran
1. 13. Cuzco Du Mathan (FR)11/1Won by 19 lengths · J: Leah Noreci · T: James Moffatt
2. 27. Solway Molly (GB)13/2
3. 35. Pateen (IRE)4/1
4. 410. Coeur Aimant (FR)5/4 fav
5:06 Bowness Bay Brewing Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 1f 46y · 8 ran
1. 17. Mr Rumbalicious (IRE)16/1Won by a neck · J: Theo Gillard · T: James Moffatt
2. 26. Fathers Advice (IRE)5/1
3. 32. Nadim (IRE)11/8 fav
5:36 Fitzdares Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m 1f 83y · 8 ran
1. 18. Our Sam (GB)7/2Won by a neck · J: Danny McMenamin · T: James Moffatt
2. 26. Mr Yeats (IRE)6/1
3. 33. Judicial Law (IRE)4/1
4. 41. Aramax (GER)5/2 fav

Cartmel racecourse statistics →

Curragh Good · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 14/1

4:05 Keeper's Heart 10 Year Old Single Malt Whiskey Irish European Breeders Fund (C & G) Maiden Flat · 1m · 12 ran
1. 112. Tamrat (IRE)12/1Won by a head · J: Colin Keane · T: G M Lyons
2. 27. Ortelius (USA)5/1
3. 311. Starliner (IRE)13/2
4. 56. Ocean Conquest (GB)9/4 fav
4:40 Newtownanner Stud Irish European Breeders Fund Stakes (Fillies' Group 3) Flat · 1m · 6 ran
1. 13. Opera Singer (USA)Evens favWon by 6½ lengths · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: A P O'Brien
2. 21. Brilliant (IRE)16/5
3. 32. Kalispera (IRE)8/1
5:10 Heider Family Stables Round Tower Stakes (Group 3) Flat · 6f · 10 ran
1. 14. Letsbefrankaboutit (IRE)2/1 favWon by half a length · J: W J Lee · T: P Twomey
2. 25. Mansa Musa (IRE)15/2
3. 32. Chandigah (IRE)12/1
5:40 Snow Fairy Fillies Stakes (Fillies' And Mares' Group 3) Flat · 1m 1f · 8 ran
1. 19. Red Riding Hood (IRE)14/1Won by a neck · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: A P O'Brien
2. 26. American Sonja (GB)9/4 fav
3. 38. Mashia (IRE)8/1
6:10 Paddy Power Supporting Cancer Trials Ireland Irish Cambridgeshire (Premier Handicap) Flat · 1m · 22 ran
1. 13. Coeur d'Or (IRE)8/1Won by a neck · J: Chris Hayes · T: D K Weld
2. 25. Blues Emperor (IRE)13/2
3. 317. Crystal Black (IRE)10/3 fav
6:40 Bord Na Mona Recycling Apprentice Handicap Flat · 6f · 17 ran
1. 17. Arnhem (IRE)14/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jack Kearney · T: M G Quinn
2. 24. Hallowed Time (IRE)10/1
3. 35. Collective Power (IRE)8/1
4. 106. Secret Magician (IRE)7/2 fav
7:10 Plusvital Supplements Nursery Handicap Flat · 7f · 8 ran
1. 12. Asian Daze (IRE)9/4 favWon by a length · J: Danny Sheehy · T: J P Murtagh
2. 25. What A Squeeze (IRE)17/2
3. 36. Sun Never Sets (USA)5/1
7:40 Pat Smullen Cancer Trials Ireland Charity Race Flat · 1m 4f · 13 ran
1. 11. The Very Man (IRE)4/9 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Miss K Harrington · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 26. Bukhill (IRE)22/1
3. 33. Amir Kabir (GB)9/2

Curragh racecourse statistics →

Goodwood Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

1:30 British EBF 40th Anniversary Fillies' Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 11. Adaay In Devon (GB)9/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: David Probert · T: Rod Millman
2. 23. Al Hujaija (IRE)5/2
3. 36. Tayala (GB)5/1
4. 52. Betties Bay (GB)9/4 fav
2:05 William Hill Prestige Fillies' Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 6 ran
1. 13. Darnation (IRE)5/2 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Sam James · T: K R Burke
2. 22. Carla's Way (IRE)11/4
3. 37. Hard To Resist (IRE)14/1
2:40 William Hill Celebration Mile Stakes (Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 12. Angel Bleu (FR)9/2Won by half a length · J: Hector Crouch · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 28. Knight (IRE)11/2
3. 34. Charyn (IRE)4/1
4. 55. Epictetus (IRE)15/8 fav
3:15 William Hill Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 6 ran
1. 16. Rhoscolyn (GB)11/4Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Cieren Fallon · T: David O'Meara
2. 23. Star Of Orion (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 31. Shining Blue (IRE)11/2
3:50 William Hill Pick Your Places Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 197y · 7 ran
1. 13. Sweet Reward (IRE)16/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Rhys Clutterbuck · T: Jonathan Portman
2. 24. Graignes (FR)7/4
3. 310. Lawn Ranger (GB)11/1
4. 55. Lucky Fifteen (FR)6/4 fav
4:25 William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 15. Lihou (GB)7/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: James Doyle · T: David Evans
2. 26. Angle Land (GB)15/2
3. 39. Four Adaay (GB)5/1
4. 61. Lord Riddiford (IRE)5/2 fav
4:55 William Hill Presents Up Front Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 6f · 6 ran
1. 14. Zealandia (FR)4/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Saffie Osborne · T: Ian Williams
2. 21. Nathanael Greene (GB)7/4 fav
3. 33. Prince Alex (GB)11/2

Goodwood racecourse statistics →

Killarney Yielding To Soft · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 5 of 7 · Biggest winner 17/2

1:55 Killarney Park Hotel Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 100y · 14 ran
1. 15. The Wallpark (IRE)4/7 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 27. Ninth Loch (IRE)4/1
3. 39. Spy (GB)8/1
2:30 Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 1) Hurdle · 2m 4f 50y · 13 ran
1. 12. General Clermont (FR)5/1Won by 13 lengths · J: Gavin Brouder · T: D E Fitzgerald
2. 24. Mr Social (IRE)3/1 jt-fav
3. 31. Battle Away (IRE)5/1
3:05 Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 2) Hurdle · 2m 4f 50y · 15 ran
1. 15. Vintage Gold (IRE)17/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Daniel King · T: John Joseph Murphy
2. 28. Amazing Amy (IRE)14/1
3. 31. Hard Target (IRE)7/2
4. UR2. Black Tonic (GB) · unseated rider11/4 fav
3:40 International Hotel Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 6f 80y · 7 ran
1. 110. We'llhavewan (IRE)8/11 favWon by half a length · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. Happy Jacky (IRE)7/1
3. 39. Shannon Glory (IRE)10/1
4:15 Killarney Avenue Hotel Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 8 ran
1. 13. Captain Conby (IRE)11/8 favWon by 6½ lengths · J: Keith Donoghue · T: E Sheehy
2. 25. Great Bear (GB)2/1
3. 310. Hope Des Blins (FR)11/1
4:50 ML Lynch Civil Engineering Novice Chase Chase · 2m 7f · 2 ran
1. 11. Salvador Ziggy (IRE)EvensWon by 13 lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 23. Toss Again (IRE)4/5 fav
5:25 Kellihers Toyota Handicap Chase (Listed) Chase · 2m 4f 180y · 8 ran
1. 13. Stealthy Tom (IRE)5/2 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Mark McDonagh · T: E Bolger
2. 28. Mr Saxobeat (IRE)17/2
3. 32. Ballykeel (IRE)11/2
5:55 KWD Recycling (Pro/Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 100y · 6 ran
1. 11. Aurora Vega (IRE)1/7 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 25. Rule Seventeen (IRE)22/1
3. 36. Dorset Lady (IRE)22/1

Killarney racecourse statistics →

Newmarket Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:40 Jenningsbet British Ebf Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 13. Eben Shaddad (USA)4/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Benoit De La Sayette · T: John & Thady Gosden
2. 25. Give It Up (GB)40/1
3. 313. Imperial Express (IRE)7/2
4. 51. Piz Nair (IRE)11/4 fav
2:10 JenningsBet Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 13. Olympicus (USA)9/1Won by a neck · J: Callum Shepherd · T: Michael Appleby
2. 27. Hakuna Babe (GB)4/1
3. 310. Kamanika (IRE)7/2 fav
2:45 JenningsBet Best Odds Guaranteed Every Shop Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 6f · 7 ran
1. 15. Sea Stone (IRE)6/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Benoit De La Sayette · T: Ismail Mohammed
2. 24. King Eagle (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 31. Alright Sunshine (IRE)10/1
3:20 100,000 Tattersalls Somerville Auction Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 15 ran
1. 111. Woodhay Wonder (GB)14/1Won by half a length · J: P J McDonald · T: Tom Ward
2. 210. Geologist (GB)3/1 jt-fav
3. 314. Consoling (IRE)28/1
3:55 JenningsBet Hopeful Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 110. Lezoo (GB)7/4 favWon by a neck · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 23. Emaraaty Ana (GB)4/1
3. 36. Juan Les Pins (GB)14/1
4:32 Bet With JenningsBet Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 6 ran
1. 11. Dark Thirty (IRE)4/1Won by a neck · J: Sam Hitchcott · T: Richard Hannon
2. 25. Kimnkate (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Ararat (IRE)3/1 fav
5:03 JenningsBet Nationwide Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 11. Above (FR)11/2Won by a length · J: Neil Callan · T: Robert Cowell
2. 28. Foreseeable Future (FR)8/1
3. 33. Dandy Dinmont (IRE)9/2
4. 102. Cooperation (IRE)4/1 fav

Newmarket (July) racecourse statistics →

Redcar Good To Firm · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 22/1

4:28 Every Race Live On Racing TV Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 1y · 11 ran
1. 111. Jewel Maker (IRE)8/1Won by half a length · J: Sean Kirrane · T: Tim Easterby
2. 25. Blueflagflyinghigh (IRE)5/1
3. 36. Busby (IRE)50/1
4. 93. Freak Out (IRE)4/1 fav
4:59 Bakers Tailoring EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 5f 217y · 11 ran
1. 14. Spanish Rock (IRE)5/6 favWon by a head · J: Ben Curtis · T: George Boughey
2. 21. Showhound (GB)5/2
3. 32. Ingleby Archie (IRE)8/1
5:30 Bakers Tailoring EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 5f 217y · 10 ran
1. 12. Propitious (GB)8/15 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Taylor Fisher · T: Archie Watson
2. 211. Super Fern (IRE)10/1
3. 34. Bulldog Drummond (GB)15/2
6:00 Host & Stay Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 219y · 13 ran
1. 14. Ron O (GB)22/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Ryan Sexton · T: Ray Craggs
2. 23. Strongbowe (FR)15/2
3. 311. Feel The Need (GB)11/1
4. 102. Clear Angel (GB)10/3 fav
6:30 Market Cross Jewellers Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5f 218y · 11 ran
1. 17. Tendentious (GB)16/1Won by 2 lengths · J: David Nolan · T: David O'Meara
2. 29. Annandale (IRE)15/2
3. 38. Can Can Girl (IRE)9/4 fav
7:00 racingtv.com Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 5f 217y · 12 ran
1. 13. Strong Johnson (IRE)5/2 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Ben Curtis · T: Paul Midgley
2. 25. Devil's Angel (GB)7/1
3. 34. Crypto Quest (IRE)14/1
7:30 racingtv.com Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 5f 217y · 11 ran
1. 12. Oso Rapido (IRE)9/2Won by a head · J: Ben Curtis · T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray
2. 210. Bayraat (GB)15/2
3. 37. Newyorkstateofmind (GB)14/1
4. 51. Mighty Gurkha (IRE)7/2 fav
8:00 Watch Race Replays On racingtv.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 217y · 18 ran
1. 17. One Of Our Own (GB)22/1Won by a neck · J: Paddy Mathers · T: Rebecca Menzies
2. 25. Rainbow Rain (GB)7/4 fav
3. 310. One For The Ladies (GB)10/1

Redcar racecourse statistics →

Windsor Good To Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 17/2

5:15 Racing League On Sky Sports Racing Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f 12y · 12 ran
1. 15. Reminder (GB)11/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Rob Hornby · T: Andrew Balding
2. 21. Under The Twilight (GB)7/1
3. 37. Amazonian Dream (IRE)12/1
4. 74. Dashing Dick (IRE)9/2 fav
5:50 At The Races App Market Movers Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 6f 12y · 13 ran
1. 111. Trefor (IRE)17/2Won by a short head · J: Pat Dobbs · T: Charles Hills
2. 26. Hurricane Power (IRE)20/1
3. 312. Miss Information (IRE)10/3
4. 41. James's Delight (IRE)10/11 fav
6:20 Weatherbys Digital Solutions August Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 3f 99y · 6 ran
1. 11. Candleford (IRE)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Pat Dobbs · T: William Haggas
2. 25. Solid Stone (IRE)7/1
3. 37. Lion's Pride (GB)9/4
4. 42. Deauville Legend (IRE)15/8 fav
6:50 Weatherbys Global Stallions Winter Hill Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 17. Passenger (USA)3/1Won by a short head · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 21. West Wind Blows (IRE)10/11 fav
3. 36. Burdett Road (GB)14/1
7:20 Sky Sports Racing Hd Virgin 519 Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 31y · 8 ran
1. 12. Halla Dubai (IRE)3/1Won by a length · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Owen Burrows
2. 21. One Step Beyond (IRE)13/2
3. 33. Global Esteem (IRE)8/1
4. 57. Star Player (GB)5/2 fav
7:50 Download The At The Races App Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f 99y · 6 ran
1. 11. Major Major (IRE)13/8 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Alec Voikhansky · T: Richard Hannon
2. 23. Sapristi (IRE)6/1
3. 35. Miss Lightfandango (GB)11/2

Windsor racecourse statistics →

York Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 7/1

1:50 Sky Bet And Symphony Group Strensall Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 177y · 6 ran
1. 14. Spirit Dancer (GB)6/1Won by a length · J: Oisin Orr · T: Richard Fahey
2. 22. El Drama (IRE)15/2
3. 35. Flight Plan (GB)18/1
4. 66. Nostrum (GB)5/6 fav
2:25 Sky Bet Melrose Handicap (Heritage Handicap) Flat · Class 2 · 1m 5f 188y · 13 ran
1. 15. Middle Earth (GB)9/2 jt-favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: John & Thady Gosden
2. 23. Denmark (GB)10/1
3. 37. Fox Journey (GB)11/1
3:00 Sky Bet City Of York Stakes (Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 14. Kinross (GB)9/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 22. Audience (GB)20/1
3. 38. Sandrine (GB)28/1
3:35 Sky Bet Ebor Handicap (Heritage Handicap) Flat · Class 2 · 1m 5f 188y · 22 ran
1. 19. Absurde (FR)7/1Won by half a length · J: Frankie Dettori · T: W P Mullins
2. 215. Sweet William (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 31. Live Your Dream (IRE)11/1
4:10 Sky Bet Constantine Handicap (Heritage Handicap) Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 17 ran
1. 15. Summerghand (IRE)11/2 favDead heat with Albasheer (IRE) · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: David O'Meara
2. 114. Albasheer (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Ehraz (GB)10/1
4:45 Julia Graves Roses Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 14. Inquisitively (GB)6/1Won by 2 lengths · J: William Buick · T: Kevin Philippart De Foy
2. 27. Purosangue (GB)9/4 fav
3. 38. Sketch (IRE)12/1
5:20 Sky Bet Finale Handicap (Heritage Handicap) Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f 56y · 14 ran
1. 11. Astro King (IRE)10/3Won by 1½ lengths · J: William Buick · T: Daniel & Claire Kubler
2. 28. Oviedo (IRE)11/2
3. 33. Haunted Dream (IRE)3/1 fav

York racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 58 races. A favourite here is the outright favourite at starting price — the shortest SP with no other horse at that price; joint favourites are counted separately.

Outright favourites18 of 54 won33.3% · 54 races had one
The long run34.2% winOutright favourites across every race in our archive — 96,834 of 283,117, as at 3 October 2026
£1 on every outright favouriteA loss of £8.88Staked £54.00, returned £45.12 at SP · 1 dead heat, the return split
Biggest-priced winnerRon O (GB) 22/1The 6:00 Host & Stay Handicap at Redcar · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites1 of 8 won12.5% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Cartmel	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Curragh	4	8	8	—
Goodwood	1	7	7	—
Killarney	5	7	8	0 of 2 won
Newmarket	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Redcar	3	8	8	—
Windsor	1	6	6	—
York	2	6	7	1 of 2 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. Figures are facts from the result, not a tip.

Quick answers

What horse racing was on 26 August 2023?: 58 races across 8 meetings were run on 26 August 2023: Cartmel (7 races), Curragh (8 races), Goodwood (7 races), Killarney (8 races), Newmarket (7 races), Redcar (8 races), Windsor (6 races) and York (7 races). That is Cartmel, Goodwood, Newmarket, Redcar, Windsor and York in Great Britain; Curragh and Killarney in Ireland. KTB's archive covers British, Irish and French racing; every result and every runner from these meetings is on this page.
What was the going at each meeting on 26 August 2023?: Cartmel: Soft (Turf); Curragh: Good (Turf); Goodwood: Soft (Turf); Killarney: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Redcar: Good To Firm (Turf); Windsor: Good To Firm (Turf); York: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 26 August 2023?: Outright favourites won 18 of 54 on 26 August 2023 (33.3%); joint favourites won 1 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £54.00 and returned £45.12 — a loss of £8.88. Across every race in KTB's archive, outright favourites win 34.2% of the time (96,834 of 283,117 favourites, as at 3 October 2026). The biggest-priced winner was Ron O (GB) at 22/1 in the 6:00 Host & Stay Handicap at Redcar (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 26 August 2023?: The feature race was the 2:40 William Hill Celebration Mile Stakes (Group 2) (Group 2) at Goodwood, won by Angel Bleu (FR) (9/2).
What time was the first race on 26 August 2023?: The first race was the 1:30 British EBF 40th Anniversary Fillies' Restricted Novice Stakes at Goodwood; the last was the 8:00 Watch Race Replays On racingtv.com Handicap at Redcar.